Important Cartel And Its Console From The 18th Century Stamped J.jollain And Malardot

This remarkable cartel clock is made of Boulle marquetry in five colors: green, red, blue, yellow and mother-of-pearl horn, on a polished brass background. It is decorated with rich and fine ornamentation in chased bronze, representing a caduceus (attribute of the god Hermes), a quiver, a flower pot and laurel garlands. The upper and lower frames of this exceptional cartel clock are stamped respectively J. JOLLAIN, received master in Paris on August 1, 1763. Adrien-Jérôme JOLLAIN, from a family of clockmakers, is mainly known for his clock cases. Several are known decorated with cube and flower marquetry, or Martin varnish with floral decoration, but those in Boulle marquetry in five colors are rarer. An exceptional cartel clock, as much for its beauty, the richness of its colors, as for its harmonious proportions and its sumptuous gilt bronze decoration. Period: Transition between Louis XV and Louis XVI. Clockwork signed MALARDOT in Dijon Enameled dial with Roman numerals for the hours and minutes. Complication mechanism with pull. Hours, half-hours and quarter-hours strike on demand by pull. Perfect working order. Dimensions: Height: 130 cm Width: 46 cm Depth: 25 cm Provenance: Manor of Franche-Comté. Very well preserved. A certificate-invoice issued by an approved expert will be given to you upon delivery.